Sonic 3 & Knuckles

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jan 26, 2011
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 75
  3. Negative: 3 out of 75

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. spencerplewe
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Hands-down agree that this is the best of the Sonic Genesis titles, with fun replayability, massive levels, and iconic showdowns.
  2. BasilZero
    Jun 30, 2013
    8
    Sonic 3 & Knuckles combines the best aspects of both Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles into one package. The improvements in sound, music, gameplay and storyline will surely bring you back again and again to this game as this is considered to be one of the best Sonic games and the first Sonic game to introduce a ever changing storyline which paves way towards for future Sonic gamesSonic 3 & Knuckles combines the best aspects of both Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles into one package. The improvements in sound, music, gameplay and storyline will surely bring you back again and again to this game as this is considered to be one of the best Sonic games and the first Sonic game to introduce a ever changing storyline which paves way towards for future Sonic games to focus more on the storyline aspects. Everything about the first two Sonic games have been enhanced with a addition to a growing storyline makes the experience really worth it. Along with that the game includes more zones, acts and boss battles than the first two games combined and you now have a save slot feature unlike the first two games.… Expand
  3. BigTheCat
    Jan 8, 2015
    10
    Well the game is one of the best Sonic 2D games much less for its time. Good graphics, Characters, and Story. This game is hard for the average gamer but it is worth completing I'd give this game an 8/10.
  4. sLm
    Jun 8, 2012
    10
    Best Sonic Game ever. Totally replayable, multiplayer, 3 characters, amazing music and bosses. :D .
  5. Salemidolwowore
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic Game The Design It's Very Great And Sonic Fast It's To Fun And The Music Is Bad Except Ice Cap And Lunch Base And File Select And The Art Style It's Good Also The Visuals I Like Sky Sanctuary Visuals And Sandpolis And The Story It's Bad But It's Not Important Thing The Platform Games Never Cares About The Story
    This Game is great one of the best 3 games I ever played
  6. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    10
    best sonic game ever maded. 14 level with extra secret level. music by mc jakson. snowboarding to ice to fly zone. egypt pyramids to lavas zone to heavnly skyies to deathegg on space. 2nd best sparkster on md with sonic 2.
  7. Sanic8mehfridge
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    With gameplay that mixes well with the story and beautiful gameplay, Sonic 3 (the full version) is the best Sonic game of all time (saying it's the best Sonic game is pretty subjective)!

    You have good visuals and music, expansive and fast level design and a simple, yet compelling plot! If you think the first Sonic game holds up surprisingly well, get a load of this (Putting in a    With gameplay that mixes well with the story and beautiful gameplay, Sonic 3 (the full version) is the best Sonic game of all time (saying it's the best Sonic game is pretty subjective)!

    You have good visuals and music, expansive and fast level design and a simple, yet compelling plot!

    If you think the first Sonic game holds up surprisingly well, get a load of this (Putting in a funny SA1 quote may not work well with a classic game)!    … Expand
  8. Marmeg
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Definitely one of the best, if not the best, 2D platformers of all time. The levels are great and repleyable and the music is simply phenomenal!
  9. JJW199
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    This is the most favorite Sonic Game to play together even from Mega Drive/Genesis Original - Lock on Technology, GC via Sonic Mega Collection, PS2/XBOX via Sonic Mega Collection Plus, DS, PC - Steam & XBOX 360 via XBOX ONE (Save State Feature)

    lots of repeatability, mix of speed and platforming, most bosses are really fun, adding a new character - Knuckles (including his own story),    This is the most favorite Sonic Game to play together even from Mega Drive/Genesis Original - Lock on Technology, GC via Sonic Mega Collection, PS2/XBOX via Sonic Mega Collection Plus, DS, PC - Steam & XBOX 360 via XBOX ONE (Save State Feature)

    lots of repeatability, mix of speed and platforming, most bosses are really fun, adding a new character - Knuckles (including his own story), adding super emeralds, save or no-save options and amazing soundtrack (even it cause copyright/licensing issue of Micheal Jackson)

    this is sonic fans who enjoy it a lot and who knows maybe they're planning to release Sonic 3 & Knuckles on next gens consoles?    … Expand
  10. Reinbou23
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simply the best 2D sonic game ever with one of the best soundtrack and memorable levels and for pc is just perfect
  11. DavieSl
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Absolute classic I used to play this as a kid and with tails and knuckles you can get just about anywhere
  12. fuyuyuki
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    arguably the greatest genesis game. the sonic franchise at its peak, with amazing level design and a stellar soundtrack
  13. GameBoyAdv4002
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    This game is impressively ahead of its time. It's still a ~20 old game without any remasters or remakes though. I'd recommend getting AIR for the best experience. Soundtrack 9/10, Gameplay 8/10, aesthetics 7/10.
  14. grimreapersims
    Jan 19, 2022
    9
    ....................................................................................................................................................................................................blank
  15. Bruninho1997
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Não tenho muito o que dizer. Um clássico atemporal que nunca ficará velho o suficiente.
  16. Killer666yt565
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing game splendid level design one of the best stories ever multiplayer 3 characters and amazing music
  17. E8BitLuigi
    May 24, 2022
    9
    I'll sum it up decently, why is this one of the best Sonic games ever made? Because it has Knuckles baby!
  18. MatheusGames
    Sep 17, 2022
    9
    Sonic 3 e knuckles é o melhor jogo 2d do sonic,o jogo é longevo,tem chefes criativos,tem a melhor trilha sonora da era clássica e o knuckles jogável depois da história do sonic é genial
  19. SonicFan20
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles Is One Of Sonic's Greatest Games. Story Starts After Sonic 2. Super Sonic Fly's In Too Angel Island Zone And Gets Punched By Newcomer Knuckles The Echidna, Knuckles Steals The Chaos Emeralds And The Game Begins. You Can Play As Sonic,Tails & Knuckles. Tails Can Fly, Sonic Has New Ability Called the Insta Shield. It Can Destroy Badnicks In A Second. And MakeSonic The Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles Is One Of Sonic's Greatest Games. Story Starts After Sonic 2. Super Sonic Fly's In Too Angel Island Zone And Gets Punched By Newcomer Knuckles The Echidna, Knuckles Steals The Chaos Emeralds And The Game Begins. You Can Play As Sonic,Tails & Knuckles. Tails Can Fly, Sonic Has New Ability Called the Insta Shield. It Can Destroy Badnicks In A Second. And Make Bosses Super Short. Knuckles Can Glide. And Climb Up Walls,But When You Play As Him The Game Gest Harder Since He Can't Jump As High. There Is A Brand New Way To Get Chaos Emeralds In A New Special Stage Called Blue Spheres. You Have To Collect All The Blue Spheres And Not Touch The Red Ones. The New Zones Are So Fun And Creative! One Moment You Are In A Carnival And The Next Your'e In A Desert. The OST Is Jaw-droppingly Perfect. With Some Songs Made By Michael Jackson ,But Thats Why This Game Almost Never Gets Re-Released, The Recent Sonic Origins, They Changed The Michael Jackson Songs. Graphics Are Very Good, The Sprite Work Is Some Of The Best The Genesis Has To Offer. There Is A New Form Called Hyper Sonic. He Is Found By Collecting All The Chaos Emeralds Plus Super Emeralds. Other Than Sonic Unleashed, And Generations. This Is The Best Sonic Game. But In My Opinions Unleashed Is Better. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles Is 10/10… Expand
  20. RedRad20
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    simply its sonic 3 with outstanding music and beatiful spritework and zones